It's cheaper than aircon, do you know how hot a room gets when they turn on 32 ovens?

Might have an answer, as a fan of the show:

In the first season they toured around a bit instead of setting up shop in the backyard of a mansion. It was a neat idea. I wager the initial intention was to celebrate the locations many of the bakes came from as well as the food itself. Mel & Sue would wander around the town interviewing bakers and talking about the history of whatever the bakers were making.

But I imagine the logistics of moving a giant tent every episode with a dozen mini-kitchens in it wasn't worth the hassle. Season 2 was the first time they set up behind a mansion.

I think they stuck with it because it's relatively easy to rent some space in a field somewhere scenic and set up shop. Different locations keeps things fresh, and the gentle "nature" aesthetic matches the vibe of the show (imo).

I think there is some law about making delectable food indoors in the UK, that's why most food is bland there.

How else is that one raspberry missing from the cake.

I'm fine with the tents, but it annoys me that they're always making puddings, and never baked potatoes or baked beans etc.

As a brit, I imagine it is to conjure up the idea of the village fair. Where often times you'll have cake and vegetable judging taking place in tents about the place.

I have a conspiracy theory: Some of the spin offs or reshootings are done in the same tent, but in a studio with green screens behind the windows. This is to ensure the appearance of consistent weather, even when it's done over more days or with several hours in between.

It's because he want to give the feel of a English country fete.

cuz it's a circus?

Say what ever you want, it's way way way better than the stupid cake shows on food network. I love the UK celebrities they bring and the theme every time.

I think it's kinda weird they call it a British Bake Off when it's filmed in MacArthur Park in LA